Full Day Private Tour of Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids from Sofia

Take our Full Day Private Tour of Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids from Sofia!

Discover the historic marvels and natural wonders of Bulgaria on this full-day hiking tour from Sofia. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rila Monastery, enjoy a scenic 3-hour hike to the admire the unique rock formations of Stob’s Pyramids.

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Itinerary

1. Rila Monastery · 3 h

   Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. Destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 19th century, the complex was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation.

2. Stob's Pyramids · 4 h

   The Stob Earth Pyramids are rock formations, known as hoodoos, situated at the foothills of the Rila mountain range in south-western Bulgaria. They span an area of 0.7 km2 near the village of Stob, Kyustendil Province. The rock formations are up to 12 m high and up to 40 m thick at the base. Their shape is mostly conical to mushroomlike. Some of the columns are topped by flat stones.

What's included

• Private transportation
• Professional local guide in Sofia
• Pick-up and drop-off in the city center or hotels
• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not included

• Entrance fees in Rila Monastery museums (approx. 5 €)
• Lunch

Start time

07:30 · 09:00

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Adult (0–110)

Options

• Private tour for 7 passengersfrom €130

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Private tour for 2 passengersfrom €450

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Private tour for 1 passengerfrom €900

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Private tour for 6 passengersfrom €150

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Private tour for 3 passengersfrom €300

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Private tour for 5 passengersfrom €180

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

• Driver-Only Tourfrom €117

  No guide, fixed 7:30 AM pickup: Private transportation only. No guide, no entry tickets. Available on Tuesdays with a fixed 7:30 AM pick-up.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 07:30

  In-person guide: English

• Private tour for 4 passengersfrom €225

  Private transfer: Includes private transportation from/to your hotel in Sofia.

  Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide in Sofia.

  Pickup included

  Start time: 09:00

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• To receive a full refund, travelers can cancel their reservation up to 72 hours before the start of the activity in the specified time zone. No refunds were issued during this period.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.